Rubbed the belly, it's Bacon time!

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Butts here have been $.99 lb. off and on, I loaded up. Bellies are $4 - $5 lb.  go figure. They tell me its supply and demand, thet just don't have anyone asking for bellies anymore.

Gary
I just picked up my first bellie to do some bacon the other day from costco $2.89lb I wish I could have picked up more but I thought I better do one first to see if it will come out right LOL 

DS
 
 
I just picked up my first bellie to do some bacon the other day from costco $2.89lb I wish I could have picked up more but I thought I better do one first to see if it will come out right LOL 

DS
Oh you got this DS! I sure prefer the dry rubbed bacon to Pop's We pulled out a rasher for breakfast on Sunday. Hand sliced it, probably 3/8" thick. Baked it in the oven 370°, so good. Didn't go super crispy, didn't go as soft as ham. So good!

So glad I got a new scale!

Oh yeah the extended aging I will not skimp on again. Such a better product.
 
 
Oh you got this DS! I sure prefer the dry rubbed bacon to Pop's We pulled out a rasher for breakfast on Sunday. Hand sliced it, probably 3/8" thick. Baked it in the oven 370°, so good. Didn't go super crispy, didn't go as soft as ham. So good!

So glad I got a new scale!

Oh yeah the extended aging I will not skimp on again. Such a better product.
I am waiting on a new scale myself,,Wife wont let me use hers,, When I pull it out of the freezer to thaw and get started don't worry you will be getting a PM from Me for a Step by step process you will have to walk me thru. LOL 

Thanks DS!

DS
 
 
I am waiting on a new scale myself,,Wife wont let me use hers,, When I pull it out of the freezer to thaw and get started don't worry you will be getting a PM from Me for a Step by step process you will have to walk me thru. LOL 

Thanks DS!

DS
Want me to drive over and hold your hand?
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Don't know how I missed seeing this get brought back up,I was watching it.Thanks for sharing that is some real nice meaty Bacon

Richie

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Don't know how I missed seeing this get brought back up,I was watching it.Thanks for sharing that is some real nice meaty Bacon

Richie

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Man pulled a pack out of the freezer for Sundays breakfast and its great. Sliced it 3/8" thick and baked it in 370° oven. Took it to a good bite through tenderness. So good!
 
Tiny bit more detail. How'd you rest in the fridge? Uncovered? Vacpacked? Ziploc? Just curious.

I let it cool unwrapped, after its cool I wrap in plastic wrap and into the fridge for at least 2 days.
 
Different ways of doing the rest. I will try your way on the loins i have curing now.

I always rest mine uncovered. Typically only for a day or three. This last time with the longer rest it was fantastic. Best bacon I've ever made, so far!
 
Not sure how I missed this awesome thread Case, but that sure is some nice lookin bacon man ! Thumbs Up
 
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